How To Fix 69938 - Bank type duplicated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 69 - Central Functions of Financial Asset Management

• Message number: 938

• Message text: Bank type duplicated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69938 - Bank type duplicated ?

  The SAP error message "69938 Bank type duplicated" typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or modify a bank master record, and the system detects that the bank type being entered already exists for the specified bank. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to create a new bank account for a vendor or customer, or when you are updating bank details.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the bank type you are trying to enter already exists for the same bank in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as entering the same bank type for the same bank multiple times.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues in the configuration settings related to bank types in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Bank Records: 
  
  Navigate to the bank master data and check if the bank type you are trying to enter already exists for the specified bank. You can do this by using transaction codes like FI01 (Create Bank) or FI02 (Change Bank).
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Record: 
  
  If the bank type already exists, you may need to modify the existing record instead of creating a new one. Use FI02 to change the existing bank details.
  
  
  
  Delete Duplicate Entry: 
  
  If you find that there are indeed duplicate entries, you may need to delete the unnecessary duplicate record using FI03 (Display Bank) and then delete the record if you have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration: 
  
  If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for SAP configuration in your organization to ensure that the bank types are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Error Handling: 
  
  If the error persists after checking for duplicates, consider checking the SAP notes or contacting SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FI01, FI02, and FI03 for managing bank master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify bank records in the system.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to bank master data management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "69938 Bank type duplicated" error in SAP.